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The Daily Dispatch: January 16, 1863., [Electronic resource], General assembly of Virginia. (search)
the following gentlemen are in nomination for the office, viz: Wm. C. Rives, John J. Allen, Charles W. Russell, and John B. Floyd. The discussion of the merits of the candidates having been opened, Mr. Isbell, of Nicholas, supported Mr. Russell, and illuviated his claims at some length. Mr. Christian, of Augusta, moved that the execution of the joint order of the day be postponed until Friday. The motion was lost — ayes 14, noes 17; and the Senate refused to adjourn. Mr. Armstrong, of Hampshire, began with some remarks, but in the course of them was interrupted by Mr. Nash, of Chesterfield, who moved that, with the concurrence of the House, the further execution be postponed until Friday at 10 o'clock which was concurred in. House of Delegates.--The House met at 10 o'clock A. M. Prayer by Rev. Jas. A Dudcan. The Speaker presented a communication from H. G. Burress, resigning his position as Sergeant at Arms. Mr. Barbour, of Culpeper, moved that the